National Hockey

WASHINGTON — Josh Bailey and Cal Clutterbuck scored third-period goals, Thomas Greiss made 19 saves and the New York Islanders beat the Capitals 2-0 on Friday night in Barry Trotz's return to Washington to move into first place in the Metropolitan Di

CALGARY — Led by Sam Bennett, it was long-awaited, much-needed big night for Calgary's secondary scorers.

VANCOUVER — Goalie Thatcher Demko guided his Vancouver Canucks to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, stopping 36-of-39 shots in his second-ever NHL appearance.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan did not like his team's effort in a loss to San Jose earlier this week. A parade to the penalty box in the first period did not lift his mood.

RALEIGH, N.C. — After their worst stretch of the season, the Ottawa Senators are beginning to play some of their best hockey.

WASHINGTON — Barry Trotz returned to his old home arena to face the team he coached to the Stanley Cup. He left with his new team in first place.

The deadline for retired players to opt in to the $18.9 million settlement of the concussion lawsuit against the NHL has been extended. Players' attorneys confirmed the extension to The Associated Press on Friday night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Carey Price was terrific for the Montreal Canadiens on a night his team was outplayed for much of the game and outshot by the Columbus Blue Jackets. That's how it happens sometimes when things are going right.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Vincent Trochek's return gave the Florida Panthers the spark they desperately needed.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Vincent Trocheck returned to the Florida Panthers' lineup Friday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing nearly two months.